Data Science Major
Data science is a rapidly growing field. This major offers an exciting blend of statistical inquiry, analysis, and interpretation, combined with computational processing and algorithmic techniques to leverage domain-specific data into accountable and well-informed decision-making. In addition to the departmental requirements below, a student must complete the University Core Curriculum, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences language requirement, and other general requirements.
Mathematics Courses:
MA 106 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I
MA 107 Calculus & Analytic Geometry 2
MA 162 Elementary Statistics
MA 310 Linear Algebra
MA 360 Probability Theory I
MA 361 Statistical Theory
MA 362 Linear Regression & Time Series
MA 369 Multivariate Statistical Methods
MA 468 Predictive Analytics & Data Mining
Computer Science Courses:
CS 142 Intro to Computer Science & Programming
CS 151 Foundations of Computing I
CS 248 Object-Oriented Programming & Data Structures
CS 252 Foundations of Computing II
CS 333 Database Systems
CS 341 Advanced Data Structures
CS 351 Algorithms
CS 445 Artificial Intelligence
CS 485 Computer Ethics
| Fall | Spring | |
| First Year | MA 106 MA 162 CS 142 CS 151 FYS |
MA 107 CS 248 CS 252 FYS Core Class |
| Second Year | MA 310 MA 360 CS 333 (fall or spring) Foreign Language GHS |
MA 361 Foreign Language GHS |
| Third Year Odd fall/even spring |
MA 362 MA 369 CS 341 (fall or spring) |
MA 468 CS 485 (fall or spring) |
| Fourth Year Even fall/odd spring |
CS 351 | CS 445 |
| Third Year Even fall/odd spring |
MA 362 CS 341 (fall or spring) |
CS 485 (fall or spring) |
| Fourth Year Odd fall/even spring |
MA 369 CS 351 |
MA 468 CS 445 |